Costa Rica Real Estate for Sale

When entering the property(5.5 hectars) through an eletronicaly contolled gatee, you will see a beautiful stamped concrete drive lined with bougainvilleas, Royal Palms, and colorful flowers. As you pass the fruit orchard, containing a large variety of producing fruit trees, you then arrive at the main house.

The main home is a work of art designed by a recognized local architectural firm, combining the highest standards of quality in finishes and construction. Open and airy, this home brings the outdoors in. Every detail was carefully chosen by the owners to satisfy their taste in lifestyle, and is impressive to all who visit the home. All doors are made of exotic solid woods. The ample foyer entrance with coffered ceilings finished with antique bricks, takes you to the formal living area with atmospheric lighting, and a Bose Lifestyle central sound system, which distributes excellent sound from any type of music source, including home theater, and stores up to 350 hours of music, creating the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Drift outside to the wrap around terrace which connects the huge office and the large formal dining room.

You can admire the views from any of the rooms, and all balconies and terraces feature Italian Renaissance columns designed, and built, by Doninelli, and custom made for the home.

The octagonal kitchen is a work of art brought to life by local artisans who hand carved the crown moldings and part of the cabinetry in solid woods. The kitchen comes fully equipped with top of the line appliances and granite countertops. It also comes with a wet bar with built-in refrigerator and ice maker. Admire the majestic views of cities and mountains while entertaining family and friends. All windows facing east have high quality, protective solar film in order to open up the views without damaging interior furnishings, or allowing heat to enter the home. Enter the master bedroom via a wide hallway, through double, solid wood doors. This spacious bedroom boasts a high vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet, bathroom with a top of the line Sundance Jacuzzi for two, a separate private gym with sauna, central sound system, and a private terrace to enjoy reading, relaxing, or just visiting with special family or friends. And yes, the views are there also!! The huge office accented by large arched windows is an exceptional room for work or play. It is an inspiring room, where creativity flows, while enjoying the fantastic views. On the opposite end of the home there are two guest/family bedrooms served by a large bath, complete with shower and bathtub. Each of the bedrooms has high vaulted ceilings and recessed lighting, as well as spacious private balconies to enjoy the views with coffee in the mornings.

Descending the steps, you are lured to the 30,000 gallon heated infinity edge pool with a central, 3 tier fountain, and a salt cleaning system, and the 8 person, Sundance Jacuzzi, which is loaded with jets to enhance your spa experience. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the covered entertainment area with wet bar, frig and ice maker, two beautiful bathrooms with granite countertops, glass enclosed showers, and Italian tiles covering the floors, and walls... Off of the covered entertainment area there is a wine cellar. This spectacular pool is surrounded by a large terrace, green areas and gardens, and 6 outdoor Bose speakers, all to let you admire the panoramic views while soaking up the sun in style! This is, by far, one of the most elegant homes that I have seen. The details are unbelievable, and the peaceful views are astonishing.

There is a duplex apartment with 2 bedrooms and one bath each, which can be used for guest apartments or as worker’s quarters. Not far from the apartments there are two large green houses with an automatic irrigation system, which is used for growing plants for the green areas, as well as organic vegetables. As you travel toward the main home, and the central complex of other buildings, there is a fruit orchard with all varieties of fruits, such as lemons, oranges, avocados, apples, plumbs, mangoes, grapes, etc. The private road takes you to the center of the property where you will find the main home, barn and horse stables, entertainment rancho, and two nice guest homes.

The guest home has four bedrooms, and 2 full baths, and is presently used as an elegant office with a separate conference room fully wired for computers and high technology communications. There is a very spacious balcony on the front which has fantastic views of the central valley.

Next to the guest home/office/conference room there is a “rancho” with a large terrace, with the same incredible views. The rancho is designed and equipped to the highest standards for entertaining your friends, family, and business associates. It has a commercial stove, a gas grill with griddle and rotisserie that can accommodate your favorite barbecue for many guests, separate double deep fryers, two ovens with firebrick (excellent for baking or pizza) a microwave, and a side by side refrigerator and freezer. An underground gas tank provides gas to the rancho, as well as the main home for cooking purposes. There is a 5,300 sq. foot concrete and steel building which has a metal/wood workshop with ample work areas, and secure storage spaces. In the same building there are 6 beautiful horse stables with sliding doors, which open at the top for petting your horse, and a sizeable tack room. In addition there is a round pen for horse training! A separate area was designed for the workers to have their gatherings and celebrations, which includes a large pit type barbecue grill, ample areas for eating, card playing, or other activities, and a bathroom. At the bottom of the property you also have an ample caretaker´ s home with four bedrooms and one bathroom.

Just 15 minutes from the internationl airport in Alajuela, which serves the capital.

- Has over 1,500 feet of internal road in stamped concrete, with curbs and gutters, other gravel roads provide access to total farm, and all are constructed for proper drainage

- Has 444 feet (198 meters) of concrete walls enclosing the front of the property with a beautiful automatic 16 foot (4.8 meters) steel gate operated from telephones in various buildings on the property. Also has a communication system outside the gate for visitors to communicate with owners before being admitted to property. Gate is electronically monitored by video and audio.

- There is 526 feet (160 meters) of wood fencing, 578 feet (175 meters) of chain link fence, and the entire balance of farm is fenced, and cross fenced for cattle or horses. All gates for entering various areas are attractive steel heavy duty gates.

- There are automatic watering systems for livestock in each separate area.

- Underground electricity, water lines, gas lines, and computer/camera/security cables are run throughout the property.

- The property has a paved public road on 2 boundaries, which would provide excellent access for future development of more homes.

- Small river runs through property, and has irrigation rights

- Two professional built dog pens

- Has 15 telephone lines, and a 50 pair incoming telephone cable for expansion

- An excellent area for a Helipad close to the main home

- Large 3 tier stone fountain at front entrance

- Covered drive through at front entrance

- Italian tile throughout main home

- All rooms feature high ceilings

- All Lutron electrical outlets and switches, with many dimmers for lighting ambience

- Doors, hallways, and bathrooms are accessible by wheelchair, due to door width, and size of bathrooms.

- A Bose home theater and music distribution system delivers excellent quality sound to the Bose speakers located throughout the home, and pool entertainment areas. The system allows the user to load 350 hours of favorite music from CD’s, or other music sources. You will enjoy being able to listen to your favorite music, radio, or TV from one room, while others can listen to what they prefer in other rooms. It is a very intelligent system that even remembers what type of music each individual enjoys most.